Neumann TLM 103 vs Avantone CV-12 Vocal Mic Shootout

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Which microphone do you prefer? Comment below! Both mics are running into a pair of Neve 88RLB preamps, straight into an Apollo x8p. ‪@TheRoseMusicBoxx‬ was about 8 inches away from the mics while recording.
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[@slimskinny]

B was the clear winner, however if you want that add 1k extra lol.

[@tonywize9166]

A sounded stuffy. B almost sounded processed, which is a good thing to me.

[@subtonic24]

Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@TheRoseMusicBoxx]

Another great video!!! ❤

[@subtonic24]

Thank you very much!!! Great performance as always! 🤗❤

[@TheJustinShowAndCo]

B has more texture it’s clear

[@subtonic24]

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[@TheSlim1]

Avantone sound's better less harsh

[@subtonic24]

Yea it does sound less harsh in this scenario. Thanks for watching!

[@TheSlim1]

@@subtonic24
I want to upgrade my mic i have behringer b1 wich one is better neumann tlm 102 or avantone cv 12 ??

[@subtonic24]

@@TheSlim1 I think the CV-12 sounds better than the TLM 102. TLM 102 has a fizzy, grainy top end that sounds less smooth than a TLM 103 from clips I have heard. CV-12 has a smooth full sound even 1ft away from a vocalist.

[@TheSlim1]

@@subtonic24 cool so i will go with cv 12

[@johngotti9268]

@@subtonic24I Sold My TLM 102 Didn’t Like It On My Voice

[@dire4048]

Mic B needs more correction to sound pro. Mic A has a compression that is natural to the listener and will sound more “pro” to a consumer

[@subtonic24]

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[@DarthPreamp]

B sounded a bit better and richer

[@subtonic24]

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[@bigjavie4L]

Mic A sound way better mic B Vocals cutting threw too harsh

[@wsgcam]

mic b but mic a can still sound good depending on the song

[@subtonic24]

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[@paulcope834]

A

[@MusicFella]

Not a fair comparison. Tube is adding coloration to the CV-12 signal.

[@subtonic24]

This tube is adding absolutely nothing to the signal. This is a transparent tube and she is nowhere near loud enough to even start introducing harmonics.

[@MusicFella]

@@subtonic24 well something else is adding coloration to the signal

[@Prodby3128]

Well the avantone and the TLM have different frequency response graphs, the CV-12 has a bit more low end (rolling the lows off at around 50hz and the TLM rolls off at about 70hz). The cv-12 also has boosting @ 50-80hz, 150hz-300hz, 550hz-750hz, 1.5khz-5khz, and 7khz-15khz. The TLM is a pretty flat response with just 1 big boost from 4khz-18khz pretty much. So although the TLM is a very clean airy sound, the CV-12 is more rich in the mid-range with a bit of that crisp high end.
I’m a Neumann type of guy tho 😂 I’ve never owned a CV-12 but it looks like a pretty good mic.

[@MR-RUBIX9119]

Which is the avantone a or b?

[@TheRoseMusicBoxx]

Watch the whole video dude lol

[@subtonic24]

The answer is at the end of the video.

[@brettboden3571]

B

[@Monroe318]

Mic A is warmer

[@subtonic24]

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[@RunningRebels]

B Harsh butmore Body